4 Field Conversion Functions

This chapter explains the field conversion functions that Oracle GoldenGate supplies.

Using field conversion functions, you can manipulate numbers, strings and source columns or field values into the appropriate format for target columns. Oracle GoldenGate supplies field conversion functions for:

  • Working with columns

  • Working with dates

  • Working with numbers and arithmetic expressions

  • Working with conditional statements

  • Working with character and numerical strings

  • Working with stored procedures

  • Returning error and lag information